Working & Living in Rosslyn Virginia.
Rosslyn Virginia is the closest Arlington neighborhood to the District of Columbia. It is a short 5 minute walk over Key Bridge to Georgetown, or an even shorter commute into the DC
using the Rosslyn Metro, which is the last Orange line Metro line stop before Foggy Bottom in Washington DC. Rosslyn’s prime location makes it an ideal Arlington neighborhood to reside within, especially with the hassle free commute into DC, or other Northern Virginia neighborhoods. More than 9,000 people rent or own in Rosslyn, and that number continues to grow every day. Nearly 600 new housing units have opened in the last year and more than 500 more are under construction.
Rosslyn is a bustling location, and this is not surprising considering more than 25,000 workers are housed in 8 million square feet of office space (and 2,200 hotel rooms). With quick access to Capitol Hill, the Pentagon and National Airport, Rosslyn is the one of the Metropolitan’s most desirable business address. Working in Rosslyn comes with plenty of advantages. Rosslyn has a great transportation system, and even if you don’t live in Rosslyn, commuting to work in Rosslyn is easy with the Orange and Blue Line Metrorail, Metro buses and some wonderful bike paths running through Rosslyn, making Rosslyn Virginia a very walkable neighborhood. It is noticeable that a majority of people living and working in Rosslyn live a car free diet, thus significantly reducing the carbon emissions and pollution.
Rosslyn residents and workers have access to a diverse mix of dining options, and with so many restaurants to choice from, I am sure people working in Rosslyn and Rosslyn homeowners alike never get bored with the vast array of options. One of my favorites is Café Asia, located on Wilson Blvd, only a short walk from the Rosslyn Metro and across the street from the Rosslyn Marriott Residence Inn. Café Asia celebrates the rich and varied culinary traditions of the Far East by offering delicious dishes from Thailand, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, China, Japan, and Vietnam. While preserving these countries’ culinary traditions. Café Asia also host a great Happy Hour, where you can enjoy sushi, appetizers and a selection of drinks at a discounted rate, making Café Asia a great restaurant to catch up with friends and colleagues of a hard day at the office. Don’t worry if you can’t join the party until after Rosslyn Happy Hour finishes, Café Asia is reasonable priced, and the portions will provide you with plenty of leftovers for lunches during the week.
Rosslyn looks a little different to the other Arlington neighborhoods for example Courthouse, Clarendon and Ballston. The area close to Wilson Blvd is mainly an assortment of older high-rise office buildings. The Rosslyn condo buildings and residential areas are set back from Wilson Blvd, giving it a suburban feel. Thinking of moving to Rosslyn, you won’t be disappointed, there are some wonderful condo buildings, townhomes and single family residences here. If you are looking for pure luxury, you will be pleased to learn that Rosslyn Virginia is home to the world famous Turnberry Towers, one of Rosslyn most prestigious condo buildings. Below is a small sample of the condo buildings available for those moving to Rosslyn Virginia and will wet your appétit.
* Turnberry Towers – A crowning glory ofArlington, Turnberry Towers offers the most discerning homeowner the luxury experience they have been seeking. Learn more about Turnberry Towers.
* The Waterview – Sharing the most sought after location in Arlington with Hotel Palomar, The Waterview boasts the best view in the entire DC area. Learn more about The Waterview.
* Atrium Condominiums – For over 23 years, the Atrium Condominiums have been a luxurious staple in the high-end condominium scene. Learn more about Atrium Condominiums.
* The Belvedere – With expansive views of the Potomac, historical monuments and DC beyond, Belvedere has an incredible design and unparalleled service that is proven by their award winning standards of excellence. Learn more about The Belvedere.
* Wooster & Mercer Lofts – Abdo Development’s Wooster and Mercer Lofts invoke an urban strength through brilliant design in a truly NYC Soho Village loft inspired loft community. Learn more about Wooster and Mercer Lofts.
Whether you are living in Rosslyn, working in Rosslyn or just visiting Rosslyn, you will be so busy with all the events; you will find it hard to make time to visit any of the other area attractions. If dancing is your thing or even if you prefer just to stand on the sidelines and watch, then you’ll love the 2010 Party at the Plaza in Rosslyn. Enjoy live music, dancing, and after-work drinks at Rosslyn Plaza, in front of the Rosslyn Spectrum Theater! The festivities start Wednesday June 2nd. This is a great opportunity to improve or learn new salsa skills by taking advantage of the dance instructors on hand.
You will also want to mark in your dairy’s, the “I Iove the 90s” Rosslyn Outdoor Film Festival. Bring a blanket and a picnic and join your Rosslyn neighbors while enjoy films from the 1990’s in Rosslyn’s Gateway Park. Some of the classic 90’s movies will be played on the bigscreen every Friday night thought-out the summer. Check out the “I love the 90’s Rosslyn” schedule.
You may also want to check out Dark Star Park Celebrates 25 Years! This Rosslyn event held at the Dark Star Park, celebrates Dark Star Park’s 25th anniversary! Gather around Dark Star Park to watch the shadows align at 9:32 am. To kickoff the festivities, the Rosslyn BID will present Steven Spielberg’s “E.T.” at dusk in Gateway Park on July 31, the night before the celebration.
Above is just a small sampling of what Rosslyn Virginia has to offer, but with the parks, movie nights, happy hours, restaurants, dance events, weekly farmers market, Spectrum Theatre and much much more, Rosslyn Virginia really is the perfect Arlington neighborhood to work, live and play.
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